Description
Festive Christmas M&M Cookies sparkle with holiday cheer, blending sweet chocolate chips and colorful candy pieces. Warm from the oven, these treats invite friends and family to enjoy delightful seasonal moments together.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 14 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 12 cup granulated sugar
Add-ins and Flavoring:
- 1 cup red and green Christmas M&Ms
- 12 cup chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 12 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and arrange parchment paper on baking trays for optimal cookie preparation.
- Blend butter with brown and white sugars using an electric mixer until light and airy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition, then integrate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, and salt, whisking to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Gradually merge dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold colorful M&Ms and chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Portion dough onto prepared trays, leaving sufficient space between each cookie to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a cooling rack to complete the setting process.
- Serve and relish these festive, chocolate-studded treats perfect for holiday celebrations.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature for smoother, creamier cookie dough that blends effortlessly.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Reserve some M&Ms to press onto cookie tops right after baking for a more colorful, festive presentation that looks professionally decorated.
- Use gluten-free flour blend as an easy substitution to make these cookies suitable for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg